TORONTO, June 23 : Croatia must handle pressure better and sharpen their focus if they hope to make a deep run at the World Cup, coach Zlatko Dalic said after his team laboured to a 1-0 win over Panama on Tuesday.Panama showcased impressive speed and organisation and nearly opened the scoring when Jose Luis R

TORONTO, June 21 : Panama and Croatia meet in a pivotal World Cup clash at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday that neither side can really afford to lose with qualification for the…

TORONTO, June 22 : Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic called on his team to act like favourites and improve in defence when they face Panama in a World Cup clash neither team can…

Both teams are aiming to respond to defeats on Matchday 1.

World Cup 2026 Croatia must beat Panama in Toronto to stay alive, with the 2018 finalists facing the end of their top-two hopes after a first defeat.

Follow live as Panama and Croatia look to record their first wins of the tournament.

Minute-by-minute report: Both sides will seek their first win at this World Cup in a Group L clash at Toronto Stadium. Join Jeff Rueter

The 47th game of the 2026 World Cup is vital for two teams that lost their openers.

TORONTO, June 23 : Panama have opted for Jose Fajardo to lead the attack for their World Cup Group L match on Tuesday against Croatia, while Zlatko Dalic made three changes to his…

Croatia takes on Panama in FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

TORONTO, June 23 : Thousands of Croatian fans brought festive fervour to Toronto ahead of their country's World Cup game against Panama, as they unveiled a 100-metre flag in a…

TORONTO, June 23 : Croatia netted a second-half goal from substitute Ante Budimir to beat Panama 1-0 for their first points of the World Cup in a high-stakes Group L clash on…

Croatia greatly improve their chance of reaching the knockout stage, while Panama bow out after two games. Our writers analyse the match

Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto…

Panama coach Thomas Christiansen praised his players after a 1-0 World Cup loss to Croatia, expressing optimism ahead of a must-win match against England.

TORONTO (AP) — Josip Stanišić lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama…

TORONTO, June 23 : Panama coach Thomas Christiansen hoped his players' spirited performances in the World Cup would open doors to better opportunities, after the team's hopes of…

TORONTO, June 23 : Croatia must handle pressure better and sharpen their focus if they hope to make a deep run at the World Cup, coach Zlatko Dalic said after his team laboured to…

The match ended with a score of 1-0

TORONTO, June 23 : Croatia's match-winner Ante Budimir rejoiced in their 1-0 victory against Panama at the World Cup and hoped they would learn the right lessons as they stayed in…

Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, keeping their hopes alive for a last-32 spot at the 2026 World Cup.